Yeah it's a 50/50 risk we develope diabetes after birth and we also have to watch what LO eats as they are also at risk of developing diabetes. 6 weeks postpartum i had a check up to see that the gestational diabetes was gone and it was. I asked our family doc to run a fasting bloodsugar test a month ago as i wanted to rule out diabetes once again because i had been feeling unwell and my bloodsugars were normal so all good here.

I was told to do sugar test once a year from now on, make it around LO's bday so it's easy to remember.

When I did my 6 weeks pp test, I brought the meter that I used during GD to test before they drew my blood. My meter showed a much higher number and I passed the lab test with flying colors so now I don't even know if I really had GD.

I honestly cant remember if I did the test at 6 weeks and I havent seen my OB lately. I should see my OB GYNE and so he can refer me to my diabetes doctor. I havent been feeling well lately, I am scared.

I went back 6 post partum and did the 3 hour test. Everything came back normal. I did another one 12 months later and this were still fine. My dad and both my grandmas are diabetic so I've always watched my sugar and meds intake and my diet.

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